How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Bucks Fizz, Midge Ure, Tracey Ullman, The Style Council, Europe, Rainbow, Talk Talk, Soft Cell, Ultravox, King Kurt, Everything But The Girl, Martika
They are the performers of twelve vintage amusing, puzzling and sometimes shocking videos of songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (34/52) BUT … in the Eighties 80s.
1. Which band originally recorded and released the song that later became a UK hit for Bucks Fizz?
- A The Romantics
- B Bucks Fizz
- C Ultravox
2. On which UK chart did Midge Ure’s single from his second solo album reach number 49?
- A UK Singles Chart
- B UK Albums Chart
- C UK Dance Chart
3. Who first recorded the song covered by Tracey Ullman in 1984 under the title “Sunglasses”?
- A John D. Loudermilk
- B Skeeter Davis
- C Judy Street
4. Which town is referenced in the title of The Style Council’s 1985 song?
- A Milton Keynes
- B Newcastle
- C Brighton
5. Which album marked Europe’s first major release with guitarist Kee Marcello?
- A The Final Countdown
- B Out of This World
- C Wings of Tomorrow
6. Which TV network banned Rainbow’s music video due to its controversial content?
- A BBC
- B MTV
- C VH1
7. Which band released a single in 1982 from the album The Party’s Over?
- A Talk Talk
- B Duran Duran
- C Tears for Fears
8. Which song by Soft Cell was released as a cover and achieved chart success in 1982?
- A Tainted Love
- B Torch
- C What
9. Which country was the recording location for Ultravox’s single from Rage in Eden?
- A United States
- B Germany
- C United Kingdom
10. What unique feature was included with King Kurt’s UK 7″ single release in 1984?
- A Glow-in-the-dark sleeve
- B Scratch-and-sniff picture sleeve
- C Lenticular cover
11. Which musical genre is associated with Everything But The Girl’s debut single release?
- A Samba
- B Disco
- C Reggae
12. What was the lyrical theme of Martika’s 1989 chart-topping single?
- A A friend’s addiction
- B Love lost
- C Childhood nostalgia
For TWELVE more ‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ – Vintage 80s Music Videos – week 34/52 – click here
Tracklist
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1 . Bucks Fizz – Talking In Your SleepFeatured on the 1986 album “I Hear Talk”.
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2 . Midge Ure – Answers To NothingFeatured on the 1984 album “Answers to Nothing”.
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3 . Tracey Ullman – Sunglasses
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4 . The Style Council – Come To Milton KeynesFeatured on the 1988 album “Our Favourite Shop”.
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5 . Europe – SuperstitiousFeatured on the 1984 album “Out of This World”.
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6 . Rainbow – Street Of DreamsFeatured on the 1985 album “Bent Out of Shape”.
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7 . Talk Talk – TodayFeatured on the 1988 album “The Party’s Over”.
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8 . Soft Cell – What?Featured on the 1983 album “Non Stop Ecstatic Dancing”.
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9 . Ultravox – The Thin WallFeatured on the 1981 album “Rage in Eden”.
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10 . King Kurt – Banana BananaFeatured on the 1985 album “Road To Rack And Ruin”.
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11 . Everything But The Girl – Night and Day
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12 . Martika – Toy SoldiersFeatured on the 1983 album “Martika”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. The Romantics originally recorded the song that Bucks Fizz later turned into a UK hit. Their version, however, didn’t chart in the UK or Ireland.
2. Midge Ure’s single reached number 49 on the UK Singles Chart. The song was part of his pursuit of solo career creative control.
3. “Sunglasses” was first recorded by Skeeter Davis. Ullman’s version charted well across Europe in 1984.
4. Milton Keynes, featured in the song, was established as a new town in 1967. The Style Council’s song tied into 1980s British social themes.
5. Out of This World marked Europe’s first major release with guitarist Kee Marcello, contributing to the band’s continuing success.
6. MTV banned Rainbow’s music video. Critics cited violent themes, leading to its removal after limited airplay.
7. Talk Talk released this synth-pop single from their debut album The Party’s Over during their early phase under EMI.
8. Soft Cell’s cover of “What,” originally a 1965 hit, reached number 3 on the UK Singles Chart in 1982.
9. Ultravox’s single from Rage in Eden was recorded in Cologne, Germany. The unsettling video concept matched the band’s atmospheric style.
10. King Kurt’s single included a scratch-and-sniff picture sleeve, offering fans an interactive experience with the 1984 release.
11. Everything But The Girl’s debut single drew from samba influences, forming part of their initial musical exploration.
12. Martika’s hit tackled a friend’s cocaine addiction. The theme was highlighted by a children’s choir, emphasizing its emotional impact.